Hagen's Dustywing vs Australian Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Dustywing | Australian Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coniopteryx hageniana | Chasmoptera hutti |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.
Australian Spoonwing
One of the few Australian nemopterids, with distinctive elongated hindwings. Found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is the only nemopterid genus found in Australia, making it biogeographically significant.